Reedsburg, WI vs Stevens Point, WI

Stevens Point is moderately more affordable than Reedsburg, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Reedsburg scores 79 compared to 75 for Stevens Point, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Reedsburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Reedsburg is $944/month compared to $874/month in Stevens Point — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stevens Point is more affordable at $189,700 median vs $218,300.

Median household income in Reedsburg is $71,991 compared to $56,218 in Stevens Point (+28.1%). While Reedsburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Reedsburg spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18.7% in Stevens Point.